Debate Over Public Beheadings in Paris Sparks Controversy
Citizens debate abolishing public beheadings as a bill advances in the French chamber. Critics argue private executions would demoralize and deprive the public of warning while proponents claim openness could deter crime and expose official mercy. Senator Chaumet warns against narrow streets for executions and advocates public display to reveal the horror of capital punishment.
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Paris
Frances
Chamber of Deputies
Senator de Chauile
Villetine
Senter Chaumie
Senate
Genevieve Clark to Europe on a pleasure yet studious trip
Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark arrives in New York with her mother for a European tour with Mrs Harvey. She plans to study European governments while enjoying Italy and Rome with Mrs Harvey’s daughter joining on the trip. She mentions aims to study educational work for mountain folk and hopes to return to the University of Missouri, with a possible future marriage.
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New York
Genevieve Clark
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Washington
George B. M. Harvey
Europe
Miss Clark
Italy
Papa
University of Missouri
Tennessee
Kentucky
Hadley Sued Over Portrait Payment Dispute
In Missouri a lawsuit targets Governor Hadley, now Mr Hadley, over a portrait of him for the state capitol gallery. The suit claims $1,185 owed by Colony A. Houts and three lawmakers who allegedly refused payment after the portrait was altered after completion.
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St. Louis
Hadley
Missouri
State Capitol Building
Colony
A. Houts
Miss Huntley
Italy
Film Record Of Wedding At Denver And Salt Lake City
Harry IL Rand of Denver and Helen Stanford of Salt Lake City reenacted their wedding for motion picture records. Relatives could not attend, so Rev. A. A. Tanner of First Congregational Church conducted the ceremony from the station kiss to the end, all captured on film.
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Denver
Calo
Harry IL. Rand
Helen Stanford
Salt Lake City
Rand
Nm Motion-Picture Films
A. A. Tanner
First Congregational Church
Life Insurance by Wireless Aboard Ocean Liner
London reports the first sea based life insurance contract made via wireless. Passenger Arthur P Williams, a New York banker, met a London broker aboard and the broker wirelessed a proposal for Williams as a five thousand dollar risk to his company. The ship report was also transmitted.
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London
Arthur P. Williams
New York
Williams
Tariff Reform Echoed By Chairman Underwood At Luncheon
The Ways and Means Committee leader stressed obeying the national mandate on tariff revision and warned of disaster if not followed. He recounted a wet plate photography tale to illustrate patience and timing under pressure.
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Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Cuticura Soap Reverses Dandruff Scalp Suffering
A 1911 testimonial from Charles Judlin describes severe scalp itching and hair loss, claiming Cuticura Soap and Ointment provided instant relief and full recovery after a month. The ad notes Cuticura products sold worldwide with free samples via a 32-page Skin Book. Breakfast foods segment follows.
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Cass St
St. Louis
Charles Judlin
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Castoria Adverts Urge Safe Remedy for Infants
An editorial style notice warns mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the genuine signature, promoting Fletcher’s Castoria as a safe remedy used for many years. It also criticizes egotism in crowd banter during baseball games.
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Fletcher
Men Seek Trouble to Be Ready for It
A concise proverb-like line notes that some men pursue danger to sharpen readiness for future challenges. It suggests a mindset of training through risk, implying preparedness and vigilance in the face of potential conflict.
Designed Her Own Room In A Cozy Brown Study
A girl creates a personal retreat called the brown study a snug room painted in brown and cream with yellow accents. She tint walls braid rag rugs dye fabrics and craft slip covers for a rocker and curtains. The space features a yellow rose ceretonne mirror and painted furniture for a bright, comfortable reading nook.
Cleaning Tiles in Hearths Use Turpentine for Shine
Tiles in a hearth stain easily and water cannot clean them. Apply turpentine to a flannel and polish with a dry cloth to restore the tile’s luster.
Kill the Flies Now and Freven Disease Ad
An advertisement promotes a daily fly killer named Freven disease to last all season. It claims thousands of units sold and express paid shipping for one dollar. Sold by H. Somers at 150 DeKalb Ave Brooklyn NY.
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Express
Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
Pies and Wheat Pow Advertised By Local Grocers
An advertisement notes fresh supply of Mrs. Austin’s Bag Buck wheat pow and urges shoppers to visit grocers for this stock. The exchange about mince matters and pies echoes a small town tone in a brief shopper notice.
Sea Captain Marrying Widow Nets Second Mate Title
A sea captain weds a widow and gains the rank of second mate in a wry nautical joke about marriage and rank. The quaint saying plays on maritime terms to comment on social status and union.
Robbed Gates Nailing Suffering Wife Seeks Pinkham Remedy
Munford Alabama wife describes nervousness backache and fullness in the stomach. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and urges other women to try the root and herb medicine from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Munford
Ala
Lydia E. Pinkham
F. P. Mullendore
Munford, Alabama
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E.pinkham
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